Tamarindus indica, Tamarind

Tamarind
is a tropical tree planted in south Florida and in other warm climates
for its delightful shade and soft texture. Although the tree has a tendency
to produce multiple trunks with included bark wedged between them, this
problem can be overcome with regular pruning when the tree is young. Space
branches along a central trunk and keep them smaller than about half the
size of the trunk with thinning or proper heading cuts. Allow plenty of
soil space for root expansion since trees can grow quite large. It is
best to plant the tree at least three feet from sidewalks and curbs so
roots develop properly. Tamarind tolerates alkaline soil well and is adapted
to all regions within its hardiness range.